King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Furthermore, he must be well regarded by outsiders, so that he won’t fall into disgrace and into the Adversary’s trap.
Berean Standard Bible:
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
American Standard Version:
Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Moreover{G1161}{G2532} he{G846} must{G1163} have{G2192} a good{G2570} report{G3141} of{G575} them which are without{G1855}; lest{G3363} he fall{G1706} into{G1519} reproach{G3680} and{G2532} the snare{G3803} of the devil{G1228}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Corinthians 8:21
- Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Colossians 4:5
- ¶ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
2 Timothy 2:26
- And [that] they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
- That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and [that] ye may have lack of nothing.
Acts 6:3
- Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
1 Timothy 6:9
- But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
1 Corinthians 10:32
- Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
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Commentary for 1 Timothy 3:7
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G1163
There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δεῖ
Transliteration: deî
Pronunciation: die
Description: 3rd person singular active present of δέω; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding):--behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should. - Strong's Number: G2192
There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔχω
Transliteration: échō
Pronunciation: skheh'-o
Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use. - Strong's Number: G2570
There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καλός
Transliteration: kalós
Pronunciation: kal-os'
Description: of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from ἀγαθός, which is properly intrinsic):--X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy. - Strong's Number: G3141
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μαρτυρία
Transliteration: martyría
Pronunciation: mar-too-ree'-ah
Description: from μάρτυς; evidence given (judicially or genitive case):--record, report, testimony, witness. - Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc. - Strong's Number: G1855
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔξωθεν
Transliteration: éxōthen
Pronunciation: ex'-o-then
Description: from ἔξω; external(-ly):--out(-side, -ward, - wardly), (from) without. - Strong's Number: G3363
There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵνα μή
Transliteration: hína mḗ
Pronunciation: hin'-ah may
Description: i.e. ἵνα and μή; in order (or so) that not:--albeit not, lest, that, no(-t, (-thing)). - Strong's Number: G1706
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐμπίπτω
Transliteration: empíptō
Pronunciation: em-pip'-to
Description: from ἐν and πίπτω; to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with:--fall among (into). - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G3680
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὀνειδισμός
Transliteration: oneidismós
Pronunciation: on-i-dis-mos'
Description: from ὀνειδίζω; contumely:--reproach. - Strong's Number: G3803
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παγίς
Transliteration: pagís
Pronunciation: pag-ece'
Description: from πήγνυμι; a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation):--snare. - Strong's Number: G1228
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διάβολος
Transliteration: diábolos
Pronunciation: dee-ab'-ol-os
Description: from διαβάλλω; a traducer; specially, Satan (compare שָׂטָן):--false accuser, devil, slanderer.